Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | April 8, 2024 Since Russia invaded Ukraine just over two years ago, the United States and its NATO allies have committed monetary support and weapons to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia. As US support for aid has recently slowed, the NATO alliance has discussed stepping up to take... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | April 8, 2024 A Harpoon missile at the USS Bowfin Museum at Pearl Harbor Earlier today the Danish frigate HDMS Niels Juel was conducting a test on a Harpoon missile when it malfunctioned, potentially creating a safety issue for any vessels nearby. The Danish military has stated that the missile was... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | April 1, 2024 Federal Court of Justice Last week, two Afghan citizens were arrested in Germany on suspicion of terrorism when they were caught planning an attack on the Swedish parliament. Both men have been previously linked with the Salafi-jihadist group ISIS through communications and collecting donations of up to... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | April 1, 2024 Andrew Tate Last week Andrew Tate, a British-American influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist, wasdenied a bid to have his confiscated assets returned. After being arrested in December 2022, Tatewas indicted in June 2023 in Romania on counts of rape, human trafficking, and forming anorganized crime group used to... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | March 25, 2024 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen As a display of solidarity with Ukraine, the European Union (EU) is in the process of imposing tariffs on grain exports from Russia and Belarus. This action will compound previous economic sanctions imposed on Russian companies involved in military endeavors,... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | March 25, 2024 Romania Military Humvees Romania will host the biggest NATO base in Europe by 2030. The military base at Mihil Kogqlniceanu, Constanta is located in the Southeast region of Romania. The base will undergo an expansion and modernization expected to surpass the Ramstein Base in Germany. Romania has... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | March 14 2024 Katalin Novak Earlier this year the president of Hungary, Katalin Novak, resigned after a scandal involving the pardon of a man implicated in assisting in covering up a sexual abuse case in a children’s home. Novak has been president since 2022 and in her largely ceremonial role... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | March 4, 2024 Signing of the Instruments of Ratification approving Finland and Sweden’s membership in NATO. NATO secured a win this past Monday when Hungary officially approved Sweden’s bid to join the alliance. After nearly 200 years of remaining neutral, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 decisively pushed Sweden towards... Continue Reading →
Written by Sophie Ritzenthaler | March 4, 2024 Residential building of Avdiivka after Russian shelling Throughout the last few weeks, villagers in Ukraine have listened in dread as the sounds of Russian bombs got closer. Nearly two weeks ago, Russian troops captured the southeastern city of Avdiivka with their sights set Westward. Since then, Ukrainians have... Continue Reading →
Written by Connor Foster | February 18, 2024 German farmers protesting on the side of the road Farmers across Europe are sparking protests in response to restrictive national and European Union environmental policies. Protestors are demonstrating by blockading roads with tractors, blocking ports, and throwing eggs at the European Parliament. The European Green Deal has... Continue Reading →
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